Breaking the habit of sleep procrastination isn’t an overnight affair (pun intended!). It takes time and a conscious effort to change your behaviors.
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Habits have been described as repeated actions that arise from some kind of internal or external trigger (Robbins & Costa, 2017). Often, these habits exist in particular contexts. For example, Billy might have a habit of smoking a cigarette when he drinks alcohol. Sharon might have a habit of brushing her teeth before bed. And Mark might have a habit of biting his nails when he’s nervous. Habits—both good and bad—are closely related to our goals. Since habits are just things we do regularly, they can contribute to —or deter us from—achieving the things we want to achieve. That’s why building good habits—and perhaps getting rid of some bad ones—is so important for building the lives we want to lead. So what are some good…
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The constant hustle can drain even the most resilient, making the moments before bedtime a crucial window for self-renewal.
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How do you become that person who works out three times a week? The one who doesn’t get distracted when she’s trying to get something done? The one who manages to read for pleasure or get enough sleep or start a new side hustle? You get there by building habits. When you turn exercise, going to bed early, or carving out time for reading into a habit, that’s when you end up sticking to it. Getting there, however, is the tricky part because change is hard, even if it’s good for us. Sometimes especially if it’s good for us. First, we have to get past our own brains. We are creatures of habit. Our brains are programmed to keep us alive, and to do that,…
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Our mental performance, how we think, analyze, and perceive the world, influences how we work, tackle challenges, relate to others, manage stress and more. Where we choose to put our focus has a tremendous impact on how we feel and perform in our day-to-day lives. Julie Jones, Mental Performance Coach and Institute instructor, specializes in helping people boost their mental game, and in teaching them how mental training, positivity and self-awareness can help us do better in our jobs, our personal lives, as leaders, as athletes, and as members of the community. As a former Division I softball coach, Julie specializes in training athletes in mental performance techniques. The same brain strategies that can help a softball player improve her swing can help us all…
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We get it — juggling careers, families and personal well-being can be overwhelming. In today’s digital age, we’re constantly bombarded with information. Imagine you’re just scrolling through your phone and all you see are bad news, stories, scary headlines and negative posts. That’s what you can call “doomscrolling” or “doomsurfing.” Doomscrolling messes with your emotions by making you anxious, stressed and even helpless due to the constant exposure to bad news. It can desensitize you, making you care less about real-world problems and lead to feelings of sadness. It’s time to break free from this cycle and start enjoying a more positive online experience. What is Doomscrolling? Doomscrolling or doomsurfing is the habit of endlessly scrolling through negative or distressing news and social media posts.…
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